Minnesota Senator: Rise in political threats ‘out of hand'

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Minnesota Senator: Rise in political threats 'out of hand'
Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke out against online threats aimed at lawmakers following the shooting deaths of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the leading Democrat in the Minnesota House, and her husband. Gov. Tim Walz described the incident as a 'politically motivated assassination' and said the same individual shot Democratic State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, both of whom survived.
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Minnesota Senator: Rise in political threats 'out of hand'
Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke out against online threats aimed at lawmakers following the shooting deaths of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the leading Democrat in the Minnesota House, and her husband. Gov. Tim Walz described the incident as a 'politically motivated assassination' and said the same individual shot Democratic State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, both of whom survived.
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Police chief gives details of Minnesota shooting
The suspect in the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota lawmakers has been identified as Vance Boelter, two law enforcement officials briefed on the case tell CNN. Law enforcement found a hit list in the Minnesota suspect's car that contained nearly 70 names – including pro-abortion rights advocates and lawmakers in other states – a law enforcement official briefed on the matter told CNN. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley described what happened when officers first arrived at Senator Hoffman's home.
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Trump praises US Army during military parade
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Trump presides over military parade
CNN's Kristen Holmes reports as soldiers, tanks and fighting vehicles paraded through the streets of Washington, DC, to celebrate the US Army's 250th anniversary.
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'No Kings' protesters rally across the country
CNN spoke to several protesters among the millions of Americans who are expected to attend 'No Kings' protests across the country on Saturday to denounce what organizers describe as President Donald Trump's authoritarian policies and 'militarization of our democracy.'
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Why Trump's military parade is a big deal
CNN's Brianna Keilar dives into the history of US military parades, and why the latest one set for June 14th is significant.
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For some Arizona voters, the issues are personal
Arizona is one of several swing states that could decide this year's election. CNN spoke to voters in the state about former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the issues that matter to them.
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Marines guard federal building in LA
Approximately 200 active-duty Marines have taken over from the National Guard troops who were previously deployed according to Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, who oversees the 4,700 troops who have been deployed to the LA area in recent days. They 'will focus on the protection of federal property and personnel,' Sherman said, and will not be performing law enforcement activities. The Marines will be equipped with 'standard crowd control gear, which includes a helmet, their face shield, a shield, baton and gas masks,' according to Sherman.
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Ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests, one organizer says training around nonviolence and de-escalation is key
Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, one of several progressive groups organizing 'No Kings Day' protests, tells CNN's Audie Cornish that their nonviolence and training approach will be key as they observe the Trump Administration's reaction to ICE protests in Los Angeles.
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'This is not normal': Sen. Padilla explains his removal from DHS event
CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) after he was forcibly removed from a Department of Homeland Security press conference in California.
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'We will kill you': Florida sheriff issues stern warning to protesters
As protests over the Trump administration's immigration raids continue in Los Angeles and other cities, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and law enforcement officials warned that demonstrators could face a forceful response in the state, CNN affiliate WESH reports.
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Video shows Sen. Padilla handcuffed on the ground at DHS event
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem separately spoke to the press after Padilla was forcibly removed and placed in handcuffs at Noem's press conference in Los Angeles, California.
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Democrats slam Trump's military deployment to LA
During a House hearing focused on 'sanctuary state' policies, Democrats slammed President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines to California amid protests over the administration's immigration enforcement policies.
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Trump draws boos and cheers at Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump drew charged reactions of both admiration and ire at the Kennedy Center's opening night of "Les Misérables."
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Trump says why his second term is different from the first
In an interview with The New York Post's Pod Force One, President Trump explained why he "can be stronger on an attack on Los Angeles" in his second term compared to his first. Trump also said he told Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, he planned to deploy National Guard troops before doing so.
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John Miller analyzes National Guard presence at protests
CNN's chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller examines the National Guard's presence at the Los Angeles immigration policy protests and what questions are still left unanswered.
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Roads in DC being prepared for military parade
Ahead of the June 14 military parade, crews were working late to prepare the roads in Washington, DC. The event is expected to showcase some seven million pounds of military equipment including tanks, artillery, and nearly 7000 soldiers and will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US army.
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